Legendary U.S. metal act Metal Church has announced that vocalist Ronny Munroe has split with the band to "pursue other interests." Munroe appeared on four albums that spanned his 10 year stint with the band. The statement posted on Facebook assures fans that the band is alive and well and "big announcements" are expected soon, presumably one of them being the naming of a replacement.

The statement reads: "AFTER 10 YEARS, 4 ALBUMS AND MANY GREAT SHOWS & PERFORMANCES, LEAD VOCALIST RONNY MONROE WILL BE LEAVING METAL CHURCH TO PURSUE OTHER INTERESTS. THIS IS REGRETTABLE, BUT UNDERSTANDABLE. WE WISH RONNY SUCCESS WITH HIS NEW ENDEAVORS. TO OUR FANS WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT METAL CHURCH IS STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE AND WE WILL HAVE SOME BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR YOU IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE \m/" More...

Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe released another new music video, this one for the new track "Pray." The song represents the third music video and fourth new track to come from the upcoming new solo release "Electric Wake," which is set for a June 24th release date via Rat Pak Records.

Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe premiered a music video for the new track "United" over at Metal Rules at this location (also streaming in the player below). The song appears on his new solo release "Electric Wake," which is set for a June 24th release date via Rat Pak Records.

Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-T.S.O.) released a music video for the new track "The Others." The song and video features guest appearances by Pamela Moore (Queensryche/Pamela Moore) and Dave Rude of Tesla and it will appear on the upcoming new solo album "Electric Wake," which is set for release on June 24th via Rat Pak Records. Pre-order packages can be purchased at this location).

Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe is streaming the new track "Ghosts." The song features a guest guitar appearance by George Lynch (ex-Dokken) and will appear on his new solo record "Electric Wake." The album is set for release via Rat Pak Records on June 24th, with pre-orders available now at this location.

Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe posted the first part in a series of in studio videos on the making of his new solo record "Electric Wake." The clip features Todd LaTorre (Queensryche), George Lynch (ex-Dokken), Dave Rude (Tesla), Pamela Moore and Kurdt Vanderhoof (Metal Church).

Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-T.S.O.) announced that his next solo album will be entitled "Electric Wake." The album is set for release this in late June via Rat Pak Records, but the exact date has not yet been announced. Pre-orders will be available available starting next week.

Former Metal Church singer Ronny Munroe talked about his new album "Lords Of The Edge" in a new video interview with ArmyOfOneTV. You can check out the clip below.

"Lords of the Edge" features Stu Marshall (Empires of Eden), Chris Caffery (TSO/Savatage), and Michael Wilton (Queensryche). The track listing is as follows:

1. Just Breathe2. Full Circle3. Pierced by the Maiden4. The Vision5. The Fear of What's to Come6. Let Them Feed7. Rock and a Hard Place8. Blood Red Skies9. Lords of the Edge10. Touched By a Demon11. Still Alive12. Goodbye to the Black

Former Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has posted a new "Lords Of The Edge" audio sampler (heard below). The sampler features 4 sample clips from the tracks "The Fear of What's To Come","Pierced by The Maiden", "Just Breathe", and "The Vision." The album is slated for release on October 18, 2011 through Rat Pak Records.

The track "Let Them Feed" is also available as a free download at this location.

Former Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe announced that he is releasing his second full length solo release "Lords of the Edge" on October 18, 2011 through Rat Pak Records. A video trailer for the new album can be viewed below.

The track listing for "Lords Of The Edge" is:

1. Just Breathe2. Full Circle3. Pierced by the Maiden4. The Vision5. The Fear of What's to Come6. Let Them Feed7. Rock and a Hard Place8. Blood Red Skies9. Lords of the Edge10. Touched By a Demon11. Still Alive12. Goodbye to the Black